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Ingredients
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Margarita Mix
Float & Garnish
Method
Prep
Rim the glass
Rub the lime wedge around the rim of a rocks or coupe glass. Pour coarse salt onto a small plate and dip the rim into the salt to coat. Set the glass aside.
Fill a cocktail shaker with fresh ice (enough to chill and dilute properly).
Mixing
Combine and shake
Add blanco tequila, Cointreau, fresh lime juice, and agave syrup to the shaker. Secure the lid and shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds until the shaker is well-chilled and slightly frosted.
Strain
Fill the prepared glass with fresh ice (if serving on the rocks) or leave it empty for a neat coupe. Double-strain the shaken margarita into the glass using a fine mesh strainer (to remove small ice shards and pulp).
Finishing
Float the reposado tequila
Gently pour 0.5 oz reposado tequila over the back of a bar spoon so it floats on top of the margarita, creating the 'Cadillac' float. Pour slowly and aim for an even, thin layer.
Garnish with a lime wheel or wedge on the rim. Serve immediately.